Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
01/03/2012
11/30/2011
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2012
56
0
56
2,240
0
2,240
0
0
0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services work in partnership with States to implement Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Together, these programs provide health coverage for millions of Americans. Medicaid and CHIP are based in Federal statute, associated regulations and policy guidance, and the approvedState plan documents that serve as a contract between CMS and States about how Medicaid and CHIP will be operated in that State. When modifications or enhancements to the program are prescribed by Congress through legislation, each State's programs must be amended to comply. For example, in March 2010, Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, which enacted comprehensive reform of the Medicaid program. The Balancing Incentive Program was enacted as Section 10202 of that Act, and provides States an opportunity to balance their expenditures on long-term services and supports by incentivizing the increase of community versus institutional services.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.